SaulGoodman

So why is it that the Bills seem to get the late/important calls vs KC?

I can remember some crucial calls that went Buffalo’s way vs KC, but what are examples of the opposite?

The rumors of Mahomes' demise were greatly exaggerated...

Wash at worst? Rice was on pace for 1600 yds, and he’s much more explosive. But I do think Hopkins is going to have a big role in the postseason.

What makes you think they’re overconfident? I’m genuinely curious. I haven’t followed what they’ve said.

I definitely will be. I expect to be dragged off to a reeducation camp for my thought crimes any day now!

Tough call. I think Baltimore’s actually underrated by many. They might be playing better than anyone in the league recently, and their defense has really turned it around. They look like a complete team. On the other hand, Flowers is banged up, and KC generally contains Lamar well. They’ve owned Baltimore in general. In the playoffs, it often comes down to QB play, and Allen’s been the better postseason QB. So I’d probably rather draw Baltimore.

I think it could go either way. No doubt Lamar would trade all MVPs for one SB MVP.

Lol. Lamar needs to do something in the playoffs to earn that comparison.

I definitely wouldn't say the league always gets what it wants.

I could say similar things about many Bills fans. A large portion of the online fanbase talks about a 15-1 team like they're nothing. I've seen numerous posters say they're not even worried about KC. Allen is clearly superior to Mahomes and "everybody knows it," Bills would've beaten KC easily last year if not for injuries, etc etc. Many predicted a 20+ point win before the divisional game. Can't imagine what those people would be saying if the roles were reversed and it was the Bills with 6 straight AFCC appearances and 3 SB wins. That said, I think it's silly to generalize a large group of people based on a few loud voices.

Honestly, I don't know who I'd want to emerge from a potential Buffalo-Baltimore matchup. I think Baltimore's better than a lot of people give them credit for. They seem really balanced right now. They'll be a problem for anybody. That said, Lamar never seems to get it done in the playoffs.

I'd say Buffalo's skill players are definitely better overall. Remember that MVS was cut from this Bills team after doing zilch. Their tackles are better too. I don't think the '22 Chiefs roster was that skilled. Kelce had a great year, but the rest of the skill players were mediocre. And the defense was average at best because it was very green and inexperienced. I think Bienemy had an underrated impact. The offense immediately took a step back when he was replaced by Nagy.

Based on what? Do you even know anyone from KC?

Meh....mostly a stats award and the other three had better stats this year. I think I read that Bo Nix rec'd more fan votes though. Now that's a clown show.

A good gap? So what’s your prediction for Baltimore vs Bills? Assuming they both move on.

They might be down a few but they’ve still had elite numbers, and they were getting a lot of pressure in this game. Which Wentz wouldn’t have handled nearly as well. He definitely wouldn’t have been able to replicate the scrambles or the rushing TD. Don’t forget that Allen went 9-30 for 131 vs Houston. Yet you think Wentz could carve them up?

If they’d needed a score on the last drive, they’d have scored 30+ vs one of the top defenses. In only 9 drives. Wentz wasn’t matching that. Especially with the pressure he was facing.

Many don’t know the geography or where the stadium’s located, that’s for sure.

Wentz wasn’t winning this. It took a solid effort from Mahomes and two turnovers to win. Stroud’s good.

Why? They carved up one of the best defenses in the league.

You mean calling weak holds on KC and ignoring blatant holding on Houston scores?

We know that all of Allen’s injuries were legit because…we just know. Allen might try for the academy award at every opportunity, but only Mahomes would have the audacity to fake or exaggerate an injury. 😆 Caliendo was the highest graded player on the team last week. Not sure they’re substantially weaker inside. And even an average LT is substantially better than an injured Wanya Morris.

Only the LT position has been bad for KC. And Wanya Morris likely won't take another snap this year. The guy they moved to LT (Thuney) literally leads the NFL in pass block win rate. I think the OL problem (going forward) might be a little overstated.

Roethlisberger once came back in the 2nd half after a high ankle sprain.